New Wrangler Unlimited Four Door as base for Exped Vehicle

[mutineer]

I have some serious deep seated lust for the new big Wrangler

I know a lot of purists find it to be an abomination (well, the 2WD version is pointless and stupid)

but

I really like the thing

more space than a regular Wrangler by far

I think the hardtop would support a roof tent

looks like a pretty good base for an overland vehicle

I will hold out for a diesel because with a kid in college the big trip is a ways off

thoughts?

[Scott Brady]

Great machine, great expo platform, wait for the diesel.


And there ARE a few JK's in the US with diesel (some 2.8's, some 3.0's)

[goodtimes]

Wait for the Cummins. oops...did I say that? I meant wait for the new diesel from an as yet un-named company.

The New axle under the front of the Rubicons is kinda nice too....32 spline shafts, reverse cut (high pinion) gear set, ~3" wider than the current (TJ) axle.....

[Doin_It]

Here is a chart as written up by "haven" over on Expediton Campers comparing the spec's of the new 4 door Jeep to the Toyota FJZ80.

http://www.expeditioncampers.com/php...opic.php?t=194

[Scott Brady]

Great idea Chip

Give me diesel, I give you money

[durango_60]

I really love the new wrangler unlimited, it seems that DC had my situation in mind for nearly every design feature.

My question is, is the 3.8 really such a bad idea and is it really worth wating for the possibility of the oil burner? How I see it, the diesel is going to be a brand new, untested, low sulfur only(potential problems if you want to go South of the Border) engine. Don't get me wrong, I love nearly everything about a diesel, I have strongly considered having a 4bt put in my 60.

As for the 3.8, after driving the Unlimited Ruby on a mountain highway I feel that it is very well matched to the vehicle, no powerhouse, but it gets the job done. With a 4-1 t-case how much power do you really need anyway? While the naysayers will tell me that it is an unproven engine my response will never underestimate the amount of abuse a suburban housewife driving a minivan full of rugrats can deliver, and they seem to have an excellent reliability record in that environment.

I have a need for a new vehicle in short order due to work and actual time that I have available to spend wrenching on my high mileage cruisers. I had assumed that I was going to go with a new Taco until I drove by the Jeep dealership last week. Please give me your thoughts, anything other than blind brand loyalty will be greatly appreciated, I've got enough of that with my Cruiser buddy here in town...

[LUISJG]

i like the 4x4 ,,, imagine the space of a cherokee but wrangler looking

i saw one yesterday here,, i almost throw up LOL ,,While looking under
2wd !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ric]

ok, Im a toyota guy, love the relieability, dependability, the resale value, and the quailty of the yotas, but we did test drive one of these, and they are very nice, roomy, for all your gear, and jeep has so many aftermarket products, you can get items at wal-mart, dont get me wrong, Ill never sell the 4runner, this would be for her, but we are also looking at the Audi (all wheel drive) and going to look at the Volvo, who knows, lol

[60seriesguy]

How sure are we that there will really be a diesel option? I've never been a Jeep person, but I agree that this could be a great platform for an all-around rig, and a diesel engine would be a powerful argument, especially a modern diesel. I've always been impressed with the Wrangler's aftermarket support, and I can see expedition-type options becoming available quickly.

Are these already at dealerships? I've seen some of the SWB ones on the street but haven't seen one of the long ones. <whispering> I might just have to go check one out <whispering, my Land Cruiser can get temperamental when I drop the "J" word>!

[cshontz]

How sure are we that there will really be a diesel option?

At this point, not sure - only hopeful because that is the way the wind is blowing. I tend to think we'll eventually see it.

Here's an interesting article:
http://www.jeepnewsnow.com/modules/n...p?storyid=1286